Te Awamutu - Painter Foreman - Hamilton / Greater Waikato
Painter Foreman - Hamilton / Greater Waikato**
$30-$35 per hour | Company Van Provided | Monday-Friday, 7:00am Start
Our client, a well-established painting and property maintenance company in the Hamilton and greater Waikato region, is seeking an experienced **Painter Foreman** to join their team. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned professional to step into a leadership role, supervising projects, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring health and safety compliance on-site.
**Why Join Us?**- **Health and Safety focused - get home safe every day**
- EAP support for you and your family
- A dedicated PERSOL Manager supporting you in your work
- Company van provided
- Monday-Friday, 7:00am starts - steady Potential full-time hours
- Great local projects and a supportive team
- Lead and supervise a team of painters across commercial and residential projects
- Ensure all work meets quality, safety, and timeline requirements
- Coordinate daily site activities and allocate tasks effectively
- Carry out surface preparation, painting, and finishing to high standards when required
- Monitor compliance with health & safety procedures and site requirements
- Liaise with clients, contractors, and management to keep projects on track
- Minimum **10 years' painting experience**, with proven foreman or team lead responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of painting techniques, materials, and finishes
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to read and follow plans, specifications, and safety requirements
- Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
**Certificates & Licences**
**Legally Required:**- Working at Heights Certificate
- Hazardous Substances Handling Training (if applicable)
- Full NZ Driver's Licence (Class 1 minimum)
- Site Safe Passport (Painting & Decorating or Building Construction)
- First Aid Certificate (NZQA 6401 & 6402)
- EWP (Elevating Work Platform) Certificate
- Confined Spaces Training (if relevant to project work)
- Supervisor Gold Card (Site Safe)
- NZ Certificate in Painting & Decorating (Level 4) or trade equivalent
**Important Information**
Please note that you must have the **right to work in New Zealand** and be **present in the country at the time of application**. A **pre-employment drug test** and a **clear Ministry of Justice check** are required.
**How to Apply**
If you're an experienced painter looking to step up into a foreman role-or already leading teams and wanting a new challenge-this could be the role for you.
Apply now with your CV or contact our friendly team at PERSOL on 0800 000 210.